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Modell’s Recognized for Job Creation in Harlem
Modell's Sporting Goods was honored for its commitment to supplying jobs to local Empowerment Zone residents in Harlem. At a press conference held on July 6 at Modell's store at 300 West 125th Street, NYC officials also discussed Modell's u
K-Swiss Moves into Skate Footwear
K-Swiss announced plans to move into a new skateboarding category for Spring 2010. As part of the effort, skate icon, Greg Lutzka, has signed an extended agreement to serve as the company’s new creative director of skate…
Panel Urges Huge Increase in Conservation Spending
A report by the Outdoor Resources Review Group urged the federal government to substantially increase its spending on outdoor recreation and conservation. At least $3.2 billion a year — up from current funding of about $255 million — is required to con
Kokatat Watersports and Verde PR Partner
Kokatat Watersports Wear and Verde PR & Consulting have entered into a public relations partnership effective immediately. Kokatat, the independent paddlewear and accessories company, is headquartered in Arcata, CA, which is also the company’s global manu
BJ’s June Comps Dip 4.8%
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. June 2009 sales decreased by 4.8% to $1.00 billion, from $1.05 billion in June 2008. Comparable club sales for June 2009 decreased by 7.5%, including a negative impact of 10.2% from lower gasoline revenue. Excluding gasoline, mer
Outdoor Retailer to Honor Andy Knapp
Outdoor Retailer will honor Andy Knapp, a renowned outdoor adventurer and former head buyer of hardgoods at Midwest Mountaineering, at a Paddle Out held during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Open Air Demo at 3 p.m. on Monday July 20, 2009. After a six
Target’s Comps Retreat 6.2% in June
Target Corporation reported that its net sales for the five weeks ended July 4 were $5.69 billion, a decrease of 2.6% from $5.84 billion a year ago. On this same-store basis, June comps decreased 6.2%…
Ross Sees June Comps Inch Up on 6% Sales Growth
Ross Stores, Inc. said sales for the five weeks ended July 4 increased 6% to $666 million from $628 million for the five weeks ended July 5, 2008. Same store sales for the month rose 1% on top of a strong 8% gain in the prior year…
Remington Arms to Redeem Notes
Remington Arms Co., Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Freedom Group, Inc., intends to redeem all of its outstanding $200 million 10½% Senior Notes due 2011…
Eddie Bauer Receives Approval for DIP Facility, Sale on Track
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware of a number of key motions further facilitating the company's ability to continue normal operations as it moves forward with its sale process. Among other things,
SGMA to Study Grassroots Sports Participation
SGMA is planning to conduct a new study that will detail and analyze how young people make their decisions to participate in a specific sport or activity, what motivates them to stay with it and then why do they drop out or stop playing. The study will be
Report: Parents Expect to Spend as Much or More for Back-to-School in 2009
Based on the recent consumer shopping trends survey conducted by The SportsOneSource Group, a clear majority of American consumers expect to spend as much or more for sports and outdoor product for back-to-school this year as compared to last year. The s
Boulder Adds One More to Inside Sales Team
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG), a collection of six cornerstone outdoor industry brands, has added Andy Russell to their inside team of sales managers…
Lands’ End Sponsors Race to Mackinac
Lands' End returns for its seventh year as presenting sponsor of the Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac. The 101st running of the race sets sail from Chicago on July 18…
Finish Line Closes Man Alive Transaction
The Finish Line, Inc. has closed its transaction with Man Alive Acquisitions, LLC (“MA”), an entity controlled by Jimmy Khezrie, the owner and operator of Jimmy Jazz stores. Finish Line had previously announced plans to exit the Man Alive business on June
